A very basic Physics quest

[zirtapoz]

Theory of electromagnetic says acceletration cause radiation. So if electrons accelerated they may radiate as waves at any frequency(including mentioned light) So; why we need virtual photons? i think we have analyse deeply on behavior of waves on vacum or any media.

 

[laktronics]

Hi,
Yes, I also believe acceleration is the key since Direct Current does not radiate, radiation takes place only when there is a cahange of voltage and it may not be virtual photons but real photons that are released from electrons when they are distorted under acceleration.

Regards,
Laktronics

 

[Kral]

mkhan,
Visit this "Dr Quantum" site, as suggested by umery2k75 in an earlier post. It's informative and entertaining and will shed some light on this topic.
. https://youtube.com/watch?v=DfPeprQ7oGc
Regards,
Kral

 

[jecyhale]

I believe it is wave and particle at the same time.

 

[syrien]

There is a movie called "what the bleep do we know" which explains quantum physics basics and also shows experiments done with electrons instead of photons.
They shoot electrons one by one through a very small gap to a screen and it still shows a wave pattern and yet it can be shot onto a screen like a particle.
It does or at least try to explain it and many other subjects about quantum physics.